Generic ( Fluconazole )

Typical use Of Fluconazole :

To Treat Fungal Infections, Including Yeast Infections Of The Vagina, Mouth, Throat, Esophagus (food Pipe), Abdomen, Lungs, Blood, And Other Organs. Fluconazole Is Also Used To Treat Meningitis (infection Of The Membranes Covering The Brain And Spine) Caused By Fungus.

Fluconazole Is Known To Interact With Other Drugs Like Anesthetic (alfentanil), Aliskiren, Benzodiazepines (midazolam, Triazolam Alprazolam), Anti-depressant (amitriptyline, Nortriptyline), Artesunate, Pimozide, Astemizole, Bosentan, Celecoxib, Chlorpropamide, Cisapride, Cyclosporin A, Fosphenytoin, Hydrochlorothiazide, Blood Pressure Medications (nifedipine, Isradipine, Amlodipine, Felodipine And Losartan), Cholesterol Lowering Medicines (atorvastatin, Simvastatin And Fluvastatin) And Antibiotics Such As Erythromycin. There Are Other Drugs Which May Also Interact With Fluconazole. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.

INTERACTIONS OF FLUCONAZOLE

How Fluconazole will impact on Pregnancy ?

Experiences Of Drug Use And Evidence From Studies In Pregnant Women Have Shown Risk To Fetus. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Fluconazole will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Possibly Unsafe: Evidence From Studies In Breastfeeding Women Show That There Is A Definite Risk Of Side Effects To The Breastfed Infants. However, Use Of The Drug In Breastfeeding Women Is Acceptable In Spite Of The Risk To The Infants, If The Drug Is Needed In A Life-threatening Situation Or For A Serious Disease For Which Safer Drugs Cannot Be Used Or Are Ineffective. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.